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词汇 brace 在中文的含义

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brace

US /breɪs/
UK /breɪs/
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名词

1.

支架, 矫正器, 夹板

a device that holds something firmly in place or supports and strengthens it

示例:
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The carpenter used a brace to support the weak beam.
木匠用支架支撑那根脆弱的横梁。
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She had to wear a dental brace for two years.
她不得不戴两年牙齿矫正器。
同义词:
supportpropreinforcementstaybuttress
2.

一对, 两件

a pair of something, especially game birds

示例:
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The hunter returned with a brace of pheasants.
猎人带着一对野鸡回来了。
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He scored a brace of goals in the match.
他在比赛中打入两球。
同义词:
paircoupleduo

动词

1.

做好准备, 支撑

prepare (oneself) for something difficult or unpleasant

示例:
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She had to brace herself for the bad news.
她不得不做好准备迎接坏消息。
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The company is bracing for a tough economic downturn.
公司正在为严峻的经济衰退做准备。
同义词:
preparereadysteelfortifystrengthen
2.

靠住, 支撑

push (something) against something else in order to steady or strengthen it

示例:
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He braced the ladder against the wall.
他把梯子靠在墙上。
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The strong winds caused the trees to brace against each other.
强风使树木互相支撑。
同义词:
propsupportsteadysecurefasten
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